This is the hammer that the prosecutor attempted to use in order to force an early, unnecessary testimony from a key witness.

Seriously, people in MA. It’s time to write your governor, Deval Patrick, and ask for competent prosecution of this case.

]]>By: juliusanonymoushttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/02/cousin-of-aaron-hernandez-pleads-not-guilty-to-contempt/#comment-3397180
Mon, 02 Jun 2014 18:27:50 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2262786#comment-3397180Her husband was murdered a few days after the police searched her home. Why would she care about “immunity”? It’s not like the State is going to execute her or her children.

Why did it even get to a point where the prosecutor was trying to force her testimony at the grand jury? You don’t need her testimony at the grand jury, that can wait for trial. Put her into protective care and get a short statement and present that to the grand jury, as well as the fact that her husband was just murdered over this case.

She might be more cooperative after you’ve placed her into a witness protection program. She might know something that would bring down a lot more than just Hernandez, and she might want some justice for the murder of her husband.

But the State of MA has alienated of one of the most critical potential witnesses in its case, turning her into a hostile opponent rather than an ally. Did they really think threatening her would benefit their case? Do they even have any leverage greater than the welfare of her children? No? Then what was the point of alienating that witness?

If I was a taxpayer in MA, I’d want honest answers to these questions. And I’d let Deval Patrick know that I’m holding him responsible with my vote. It doesn’t appear that the public interest is being well served by the prosecutor(s) handling this case.